Clearwater in west Florida, US is home to a new physical activity - KaYOGA, which combines kayaking and yoga.

KaYOGA was created by Tim Ganley, local yoga and fitness expert, as a way to combine exercise while enjoying the natural environment and scenery of the area.

The activity involves instructors leading kayaking groups to secluded barrier islands, where they can unwind on the beach by practising hatha yoga - which is well-known as a more relaxing form of the discipline.

The sounds of the sea and swimming dolphins are said to create a peaceful backdrop.

Ganley used to be a SWAT police officer but has now chosen a 'less stressful career'. He has also created a more intense workout, KAYAKERCISE, where the kayaking adventure ends with a mini beach boot camp.

Image taken from KaYOGA's facebook site (http://www.facebook.com/kayakandyoga ).